Environmental Protection Agency February 9, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: New Substitute in the Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program
EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of October 19, 2009, proposing to find HFO-1234yf acceptable, subject to use conditions as a substitute for CFC-12 in motor vehicle air conditioning. The proposed substitute is a non-ozone-depleting substance and consequently does not contribute to stratospheric ozone depletion. In response to requests from several stakeholders and to allow comments on new supporting materials, this action reopens the public comment period through February 24, 2010.
Pesticide Products; Registration Applications for a New Active Ingredient Chemical; Demiditraz
EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered pesticide products. Pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
Notice of a Regional Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the City of Gloucester, MA
The EPA is hereby granting a waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality] to the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts (``City'') for the purchase of foreign manufactured rotary sludge dewatering presses. This is a project specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA project being proposed. Any other ARRA recipient that wishes to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project specific circumstances. The City's proposed wastewater treatment facility improvements will include replacement of the existing belt filter press for sludge generated at the plant. Based upon information submitted by the City and its consultants, it was determined that two 6-channel rotary press sludge dewatering units, manufactured by Fournier Industries of Quebec, Canada, will meet the City's design and performance specifications. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of the Municipal Assistance Unit. The City, through its consulting engineers, has provided sufficient documentation to support their request. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to Section 1605 of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of two, six channel rotary press sludge dewatering units, manufactured by Fournier Industries, by the City, as specified in its September 28, 2009 request, as part of the improvements to the wastewater treatment facility.
Notice of a Regional Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the Town of Troy, VT
The EPA is hereby granting a waiver of the Buy America requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality] to the Town of Troy, Vermont (``Town'') for the purchase of foreign manufactured butterfly valves and actuators for an arsenic and manganese removal water treatment installation project. This is a project specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA project being proposed. Any other ARRA recipient that wishes to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project specific circumstances. Based upon information submitted by the Town and its consulting engineer, it has been determined that there are currently no domestic manufactured butterfly valves and actuators available to meet its proposed specialized needs and project schedule. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of the Municipal Assistance Unit. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to Section 1605 of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of foreign manufactured butterfly valves and actuators by the Town, as specified in its November 19, 2009 request.
Inert Ingredients; Extension of Effective Date of Revocation of Certain Tolerance Exemptions with Insufficient Data for Reassessment
This document moves the effective date of the revocation of six inert ingredient tolerance exemptions as set forth in the Federal Register on October 9, 2009 (74 FR 52148).
Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting, and Pre-Renovation Education Activities in Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities; State of Wisconsin Notice of Self-Certification Program Authorization, Request for Public Comment, Opportunity for Public Hearing
This notice announces that on October 20, 2009, the State of Wisconsin was deemed authorized under section 404(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2684(a), and 40 CFR 745.324(d)(2), to administer and enforce requirements for a renovation, repair and painting program in accordance with section 402(c)(3) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3), and a lead-based paint pre-renovation education program in accordance with section 406(b) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2686(b). This notice also announces that EPA is seeking comment during a 45-day public comment period, and is providing an opportunity to request a public hearing within the first 15 days of this comment period, on whether these Wisconsin programs are at least as protective as the federal programs and provide for adequate enforcement. This notice also announces that the authorization of the Wisconsin 402(c)(3) and 406(b) programs, which were deemed authorized by regulation and statute on October 20, 2009, will continue without further notice unless EPA, based on its own review and/or comments received during the comment period, disapproves one or both of these Wisconsin program applications on or before April 19, 2010.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Georgia: State Implementation Plan Revision
EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division on September 26, 2006, with a clarifying revision submitted on November 6, 2006. The proposed revisions include multiple modifications to Georgia's Air Quality Rules found at Chapter 391-3-1. These revisions are part of Georgia's strategy to meet the national ambient air quality standards. EPA is proposing to approve Georgia's SIP revisions pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: State Implementation Plan Revision
EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) on September 26, 2006, with a clarifying revision submitted on November 6, 2006. The revisions include multiple modifications to Georgia's Air Quality Rules found at Chapter 391-3-1. These revisions are part of Georgia's strategy to meet the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The revisions include, but are not limited to, changes to Chapters such as ``Definitions;'' ``Emissions Limitations and Standards;'' ``Open Burning;'' ``Exemptions;'' ``Permits;'' and ``Regulatory Exceptions.'' EPA is approving Georgia's SIP revisions pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of Carbon Monoxide Emissions From Basic Oxygen Furnaces
EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Maryland State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision, State of Maryland SIP Revision 05-08, replaces the current SIP requirements for the control of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from basic oxygen furnaces (BOFs) at steel mills in the State of Maryland with a new, equivalent CO standard. EPA is approving this revision to the Maryland SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Basic Oxygen Furnaces
EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland for the purpose of replacing the existing requirements for the control of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from basic oxygen furnaces (BOFs) at steel mills with a new CO standard for BOFs at steel mills. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Removal of NOX
EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision removes West Virginia's nitrogen oxides (NOX) SIP Call rules. EPA is approving this revision to remove West Virginia's NOX SIP Call rules in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Removal of NOX
EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia that removes West Virginia's nitrogen oxides (NOx) SIP Call rules. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all
Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide
Based on its review of the air quality criteria for oxides of nitrogen and the primary national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for oxides of nitrogen as measured by nitrogen dioxide (NO2), EPA is making revisions to the primary NO2 NAAQS in order to provide requisite protection of public health. Specifically, EPA is establishing a new 1-hour standard at a level of 100 ppb, based on the 3-year average of the 98th percentile of the yearly distribution of 1-hour daily maximum concentrations, to supplement the existing annual standard. EPA is also establishing requirements for an NO2 monitoring network that will include monitors at locations where maximum NO2 concentrations are expected to occur, including within 50 meters of major roadways, as well as monitors sited to measure the area-wide NO2 concentrations that occur more broadly across communities.
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